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Startup Coach Program

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    All UM Students Welcome

    Available to all students across any faculty at University of Manitoba

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    120+

    Students Coached

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    50+

    Student Business Ideas

About the Startup Coach Program

A Startup Coach helps student entrepreneurs turn ideas into real businesses. They offer one-on-one support on everything from planning and marketing to funding and team building.

The Startup Coach Program is free for all University of Manitoba students and counts toward your UM Experience Record. Book a session—online or in person—at any stage of your startup journey to get feedback, explore ideas, and build your next big thing.

Ben isakov Stu Clark Centre Startup Coach Coaching Students

Learn more about our Startup Coach

1. Personalized One-on-One Coaching

Get tailored advice to help you shape, grow, and launch your business idea—no matter what stage you're at.

2. Enhance Your UM Experience Record

Earn official recognition on your UM Experience Record for your entrepreneurial involvement.

3. Access to a Broad Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Connect with Manitoba’s startup network and gain access to resources, mentors, and funding opportunities.

4. Support for Students from All Faculties

Open to all UM students, no matter your program or background—entrepreneurship is for everyone.

5. Proven Track Record of Impact

Join a program that has supported over 160 one-on-one sessions and reached 3,100+ students last year.

Student Testimonials

About Ben Isakov

Book meeting with Startup Coach

To set up your free meeting with the Startup Coach, please follow the steps below:
  1. Set up your Startup Tree Account. 
  2. Click "Mentor" on the top menu
  3. Click the blue button "Book Meeting Now". From here you can view a calendar and book in a meeting at a time that is convenient for you.
  4. If there are any materials you would like us to review before the meeting, please send through the Startup Tree platform

Have questions? Stop by our office at 212 Drake Centre or email us - ben.isakov@umanitoba.ca

Fast Lane Coaching

Entrepreneurial Resource Hub

Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship
Room 212 Drake Centre 
181 Freedman Cres.
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V4

204-474-8443